The chairlift is the highest tier of public forum. It's a constantly rotating speed dating sim where anyone is subject to anyone. Open air alcohol, cannabis, psilocybin, and tobacco use. Unsolicited political and financial opinion (goldmine). Brief glimpses into other lifestyles, origins, and outcomes. Culture on full display. A 10 minute encounter with an elder who made it may stick with you a lot longer than 10 minutes.
If you know you know: The lift is like a box of chocolates.